Joan MacQueen Middle

Summary:

Joan MacQueen Middle is a public middle school located in Alpine, California, serving around 400 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Alpine Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 641 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Joan MacQueen Middle has some areas of strength, it faces several challenges compared to nearby high-performing schools. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state and district averages, with particularly low performance in Mathematics. The school also experiences relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.8% to 29.5% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state average. Student subgroup performance varies, with some groups, such as Hispanic students, performing better than others, like White and multi-racial students.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as College Preparatory Middle, Joan MacQueen Middle generally performs below the top-performing schools in the region. This may be partly due to the school's higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which can be a contributing factor to academic performance. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better serve the diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2001 Tavern Rd.
       Alpine, CA  91901-3129


(619) 445-3245

District: Alpine Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1203rd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,359 Help


Students who attend Joan MacQueen Middle usually attend:

High:    Granite Hills High

Feeder schools for Joan MacQueen Middle:

Elementary:    Boulder Oaks Elementary
    Creekside Early Learning Center
    Shadow Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.5%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Two or more races:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Compare Details Joan MacQueen Middle ranks better than 56.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Joan MacQueen Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.5%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joan MacQueen Middle is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joan MacQueen Middle is $7,359.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joan MacQueen Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Joan MacQueen Middle 1203rd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Joan MacQueen Middle in the ranking list.)

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Alpine Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Alpine Union Elementary 641st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joan MacQueen Middle

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Rank History for all students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.29 271st 1769 84.7%
2005 76.95 330th 1777 81.4%
2006 72.47 422nd 1804 76.6%
2007 66.76 549th 1999 72.5%
2008 67.01 540th 2005 73.1%
2009 68.60 547th 2063 73.5%
2010 73.47 474th 2179 78.2%
2011 75.25 411th 2236 81.6%
2012 67.77 632nd 2259 72.0%
2013 69.39 614th 2379 74.2%
2015 43.99 1240th 2477 49.9%
2016 49.19 1132nd 2497 54.7%
2017 58.63 903rd 2508 64.0%
2018 47.14 1162nd 2480 53.1%
2019 60.39 909th 2715 66.5%
2022 40.26 1455th 2740 46.9%
2023 56.20 1007th 2802 64.1%
2024 48.44 1203rd 2777 56.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.65 522nd 665 21.5%
2023 34.84 446th 678 34.2%
2024 23.56 553rd 699 20.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.08 575th 1538 62.6%
2024 34.87 927th 1550 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 1512th 2230 32.2%
2019 46.80 1113th 2369 53.0%
2022 28.90 1737th 2458 29.3%
2023 57.40 813th 2549 68.1%
2024 38.48 1433rd 2575 44.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 1197th 2262 47.1%
2019 59.09 852nd 2380 64.2%
2022 43.16 1243rd 2509 50.5%
2023 55.26 931st 2547 63.4%
2024 53.01 984th 2546 61.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.36 1000th 1369 27.0%
2019 48.96 563rd 1491 62.2%
2022 41.80 717th 1531 53.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.59 998th 2273 56.1%
2019 59.44 817th 2407 66.1%
2022 37.87 1398th 2527 44.7%
2023 56.03 913th 2558 64.3%
2024 42.52 1258th 2547 50.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 940th 2072 54.6%
2019 59.47 700th 2213 68.4%
2022 50.83 971st 2359 58.8%
2023 52.40 916th 2391 61.7%
2024 54.28 868th 2383 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at Joan MacQueen Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.91 1087th 1496 27.3%
2019 47.75 824th 1602 48.6%
2022 21.88 1238th 1555 20.4%
2023 41.77 885th 1552 43.0%
2024 32.74 1011th 1535 34.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, June 9, 2019

Open Quote Great programs but the racial bullying is horrible and the staff chooses not to address the problem. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joan MacQueen Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 0 1 16 8 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 391 0 0 17 10 n/a n/a 0 418
1990 399 2 2 34 9 n/a n/a 0 446
1991 445 4 4 37 14 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 514 5 2 33 25 n/a n/a 0 579
1993 579 7 2 43 26 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 576 6 12 57 29 n/a n/a 0 680
1995 594 4 13 56 30 n/a n/a 0 697
1996 594 4 13 56 30 n/a n/a 0 697
1997 609 8 19 58 23 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 608 6 15 63 21 n/a n/a 0 713
1999 622 11 13 75 35 n/a n/a 0 756
2000 662 8 10 84 27 n/a n/a 0 791
2001 732 10 17 73 37 n/a n/a 0 869
2002 704 8 30 97 48 n/a n/a 0 887
2003 704 8 30 97 48 n/a n/a 0 887
2004 647 7 23 133 39 n/a n/a 0 849
2005 640 5 27 125 38 n/a n/a 0 835
2006 623 12 28 121 33 n/a n/a 4 821
2007 581 11 26 123 33 n/a n/a 8 782
2008 535 7 24 148 36 n/a n/a 0 750
2009 547 5 24 134 37 5 14 0 766
2010 542 4 20 123 28 6 15 0 738
2011 527 5 19 130 25 2 21 0 729
2012 485 4 15 154 21 2 23 0 704
2013 485 4 24 139 28 2 3 0 685
2014 438 8 20 124 27 2 2 0 621
2015 405 7 13 112 30 2 1 0 570
2016 351 9 13 118 28 3 6 0 528
2017 357 18 18 119 33 4 7 0 556
2018 304 10 16 124 26 2 30 0 512
2019 245 7 12 119 23 0 32 0 438
2020 223 7 10 114 19 0 32 0 405
2021 202 7 9 113 19 1 40 0 391
2022 203 8 3 107 24 1 37 2 385
2023 206 6 4 110 20 1 51 2 400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joan MacQueen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 n/a
1989 418 19.9 21.0 n/a
1990 446 20.4 21.8 n/a
1991 504 23.0 21.9 n/a
1992 579 23.4 24.7 16.6
1993 657 28.0 23.5 18.3
1994 680 28.4 23.9 20.4
1995 697 30.0 23.2 18.5
1996 697 30.0 23.2 18.5
1997 717 30.6 23.4 20.4
1998 713 30.6 23.3 17.8
1999 756 32.0 23.6 16
2000 791 32.5 24.3 11.4
2001 869 37.6 23.1 12.4
2002 887 39.5 22.5 13.3
2003 887 39.5 22.5 13.3
2004 849 37.0 22.9 12.7
2005 835 37.0 22.6 13.5
2006 821 34.0 24.1 13.8
2007 782 34.8 22.5 13.7
2008 750 39.5 19.0 14.8
2009 766 32.0 20.7 16.2
2010 738 33.5 22.0 22
2011 729 n/a n/a 25.7
2012 704 29.4 23.8 n/a
2013 685 29.0 23.6 23.8
2014 621 28.0 22.1 25.1
2015 570 28.0 20.3 29.3
2016 528 26.0 20.3 33.3
2017 556 25.0 22.2 25.7
2018 512 23.8 21.4 28.7
2019 438 19.0 23.0 29.2
2020 405 n/a n/a 34.8
2021 391 20.8 18.7 34.8
2022 385 19.8 19.3 32.5
2023 400 21.9 18.1 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joan MacQueen Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 n/a
1989 418 19.9 21.0 n/a
1990 446 20.4 21.8 n/a
1991 504 23.0 21.9 n/a
1992 579 23.4 24.7 16.6
1993 657 28.0 23.5 18.3
1994 680 28.4 23.9 20.4
1995 697 30.0 23.2 18.5
1996 697 30.0 23.2 18.5
1997 717 30.6 23.4 20.4
1998 713 30.6 23.3 17.8
1999 756 32.0 23.6 16
2000 791 32.5 24.3 11.4
2001 869 37.6 23.1 12.4
2002 887 39.5 22.5 13.3
2003 887 39.5 22.5 13.3
2004 849 37.0 22.9 12.7
2005 835 37.0 22.6 13.5
2006 821 34.0 24.1 13.8
2007 782 34.8 22.5 13.7
2008 750 39.5 19.0 14.8
2009 766 32.0 20.7 16.2
2010 738 33.5 22.0 22
2011 729 n/a n/a 25.7
2012 704 29.4 23.8 n/a
2013 685 29.0 23.6 23.8
2014 621 28.0 22.1 25.1
2015 570 28.0 20.3 29.3
2016 528 26.0 20.3 33.3
2017 556 25.0 22.2 25.7
2018 512 23.8 21.4 28.7
2019 438 19.0 23.0 29.2
2020 405 n/a n/a 34.8
2021 391 20.8 18.7 34.8
2022 385 19.8 19.3 32.5
2023 400 21.9 18.1 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Joan MacQueen Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,359

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joan MacQueen Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 909th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1007th of 2802 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joan MacQueen Middle)52.945.6
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpine Union Elementary)53.144.2
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joan MacQueen Middle)29.527.9
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Union Elementary)3127.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joan MacQueen Middle)54.145.7
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpine Union Elementary)56.146.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joan MacQueen Middle)36.538.1
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Union Elementary)36.939.7
 2.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joan MacQueen Middle)61.253.3
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Alpine Union Elementary)60.752.6
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joan MacQueen Middle)40.825.9
 14.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alpine Union Elementary)4027.4
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Joan MacQueen Middle)39.535.2
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (Alpine Union Elementary)39.335.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438400
 8.7%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian2320
 13%
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic119110
 7.6%
Pacific Islander01
White245206
 15.9%
Two or More Races3251
 59.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%34%
 4.8%


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Students at Joan MacQueen Middle are 52% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American.

Joan MacQueen Middle ranks 1203rd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Joan MacQueen Middle.

Students who attend Joan MacQueen Middle usually go on to attend Granite Hills High


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